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    This document summarizes information about the drug BATROBAN OINTMENT including its general and specific actions for treating infected traumatic skin lesions caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the drug and use on large open wounds or in patients with impaired renal function. Potential adverse effects involve the central nervous system, skin burning, pruritus, stinging, rash, pain and erythema. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring for lack of improvement or worsening of the condition, warning about potential local reactions, and instructing the patient not to use other skin products on the treated area.

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    This document summarizes information about the drug BATROBAN OINTMENT including its general and specific actions for treating infected traumatic skin lesions caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the drug and use on large open wounds or in patients with impaired renal function. Potential adverse effects involve the central nervous system, skin burning, pruritus, stinging, rash, pain and erythema. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring for lack of improvement or worsening of the condition, warning about potential local reactions, and instructing the patient not to use other skin products on the treated area.

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    Bactroban

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    Dianne Therese Pacho
    This document summarizes information about the drug BATROBAN OINTMENT including its general and specific actions for treating infected traumatic skin lesions caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the drug and use on large open wounds or in patients with impaired renal function. Potential adverse effects involve the central nervous system, skin burning, pruritus, stinging, rash, pain and erythema. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring for lack of improvement or worsening of the condition, warning about potential local reactions, and instructing the patient not to use other skin products on the treated area.

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    NAME OF DRUG

    GENERAL ACTION

    SPECIFIC ACTION

    INDICATION

    CONTRAINDICATION

    ADVERSE EFFECT

    NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

    BATROBAN OINTMENT 3 TIMES A DAY

    Local antiinfectives

    Unknown. Thought to inhibit bacterial protein and RNA synthesis.

    Traumatic skin lesion infected by staphylococ cus aureus or streptococc us pyogenes.

    Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to drug or its components. Use cautiously in patients with large open wounds an in those with impaired renal function because serous toxicity may occur.

    CNS: headache SKIN: burning, pruritus, stinging, rash, pain, erythema with topical use.

    1. Prolonged use may cause overgrowth of nonsusceptible bacteria and fungi 2. Local reactions appear to be caused by polyethylene glycol vehicle. 3. Tell patient or SO to tell immediately the prescriber if condition doesnt improve or get worse with 3 to 5 days. 4. Warn patient about local adverse reactions related to drug use 5. Caution patient not to use cosmetics or other skin products on treated area.

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